Ucits III legislation opens the door to a wider variety of funds

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Ucits III has enabled the launch of funds which provide retail investors access to assets they could not buy previously and offers protection used for institutional and high net-worth clients

The Ucits III fund legislation opened the door to the use of new derivative strategies and underlyings. This has meant that retail investors have been able to access a wider variety of funds which use techniques usually reserved for institutional investors. What has been the result and what does the future hold for these funds? Will they catch on and develop a dedicated fan base with advisers and investors or will they fail to make a lasting impact? And what new types of fund are being planned at the moment and what advantages will they be able to bring, particularly in light of the recen...